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Key · 08-29-2013, 03:11 PM

PAYING A TRIBUTE TO GRANDMA EVELYN

It is unfortunate to say that I had to say goodbye to my grandmother last night. She passed away under her own decision because she felt she no longer wanted to live on this world and didn't want to deal with anymore pain. I won't express too much personal information because what I want to point out is how she helped craft my music taste to what it is today. The first time I mentioned to her that I was starting to listen to a lot of music, she told me that I need to listen to The Beatles. She explained that anybody wanting to get into a variety of genres should start with The Beatles. She also told me never to listen to something one time and call it quits, which was a humongous help back then and right now. Once I started listening to them and venturing into more music, she started giving me Beatles related gifts every chance she could. One of the first things she gave me was a VHS of "A Hard Days Night":

I received that from her a few years ago and still I haven't even watched it, but I do still have it in my possession and now is more of a reason for me to finally sit down and watch it, but first I need to find a VHS player 0_o.

Anyway, another thing she gave me which I have yet to take the shrink wrap off of, is a Beatles themed calendar:

I don't see any reason why I should open it since it if from 2012, but it is something I am planning to have framed and put onto my wall. One reason being it would be for her, and two...I think it's a fantastic wall piece that would make any room look ten times better.

As much as I would like to get into details, there's no way for me to express into words how I felt last night when I got a text telling me she only has a few hours left. First thought was "damn, she's no longer going to be in my life and she's been there my whole life", and part of me was like "if it makes her happy, it's her decision."

I probably butchered this journal entry because it's not like it's super easy for one to talk about especially something so recent. However, I figured it fit into the theme of my journal since she was a humongous influence in the music I listen to today. And with that, I have decided that today every year will be an honorary Beatles day in her memory.

RIP Grandma. 8/29/2013. 95 years old, and didn't seem a day over 30.

08-29-2013, 03:11 PM	#62 (permalink)
Key . Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 13,153	PAYING A TRIBUTE TO GRANDMA EVELYN It is unfortunate to say that I had to say goodbye to my grandmother last night. She passed away under her own decision because she felt she no longer wanted to live on this world and didn't want to deal with anymore pain. I won't express too much personal information because what I want to point out is how she helped craft my music taste to what it is today. The first time I mentioned to her that I was starting to listen to a lot of music, she told me that I need to listen to The Beatles. She explained that anybody wanting to get into a variety of genres should start with The Beatles. She also told me never to listen to something one time and call it quits, which was a humongous help back then and right now. Once I started listening to them and venturing into more music, she started giving me Beatles related gifts every chance she could. One of the first things she gave me was a VHS of "A Hard Days Night": I received that from her a few years ago and still I haven't even watched it, but I do still have it in my possession and now is more of a reason for me to finally sit down and watch it, but first I need to find a VHS player 0_o. Anyway, another thing she gave me which I have yet to take the shrink wrap off of, is a Beatles themed calendar: I don't see any reason why I should open it since it if from 2012, but it is something I am planning to have framed and put onto my wall. One reason being it would be for her, and two...I think it's a fantastic wall piece that would make any room look ten times better. As much as I would like to get into details, there's no way for me to express into words how I felt last night when I got a text telling me she only has a few hours left. First thought was "damn, she's no longer going to be in my life and she's been there my whole life", and part of me was like "if it makes her happy, it's her decision." I probably butchered this journal entry because it's not like it's super easy for one to talk about especially something so recent. However, I figured it fit into the theme of my journal since she was a humongous influence in the music I listen to today. And with that, I have decided that today every year will be an honorary Beatles day in her memory. RIP Grandma. 8/29/2013. 95 years old, and didn't seem a day over 30.